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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Marsa Alam for your holiday.
Climate Overview
13 °C to 36 °C
23 °C to 30 °C
0 – 0.31 in (0 – 1 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Geographical location
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The small town of Marsa Alam, situated on the Red Sea in Egypt, is a resort known for its sandy beaches and coral reefs and has about 2000 permanent residents.
The city is located about 170 miles south of Hurghada, 140 miles east of Edfu. Marsa Alam has had its own international airport since 2001.
For many decades the main business of the inhabitants was fishing and agriculture. A smaller part works in the marble mines. In the meantime, tourism is becoming more and more important. Numerous upscale hotel resorts have opened right on the coast of Marsa Alam and are a popular destination for bathers and divers.
In the u-shaped Abu Dabab Bay, sea turtles and even rare manatees (dugongs) are regularly spotted. Kitesurfers love the protected lagoon El Naaba. Not far from the city is the large Wade El Gemal National Park.
Climate in Marsa Alam
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In the cooler season from November to March, temperatures during the day are around 25 °C to 27 °C, and in midsummer from mid-April to the end of October, daily temperatures are constantly above the 30 °C mark. The hottest months are June, July and August. There is no significant rainfall throughout the year. The region around Marsa Alam is very dry and desert-like.
The water temperatures sink also in the winter only slightly. In the course of January they reach their lowest value with a mild 23 °C and rise to 30 °C in August. Due to the low air humidity, even the strong heat in summer is usually not perceived as particularly unpleasant by healthy people.
Best Time to Visit Marsa Alam: Overview
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When is the best travel time for Marsa Alam?
The best time to visit Marsa Alam is between mid-October and early May. During this time, the average temperature reaches 32 °C and at least cools down a little at night. At these temperatures, activities can be experienced comfortably even in non-air-conditioned vehicles and on the beach it is always warm enough for relaxation and bathing fun.
Those who don’t have any problems with the high heat and also can stand maximum temperatures beyond the 40 °C mark, are of course also in the best hands in Marsa Alam during the popular summer months. Since there is no rainy season, Marsa Alam is very good to travel all year round. During the summer holidays in July and August, however, it gets very crowded in the hotels.
Climate Chart Marsa Alam
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Marsa Alam
In the following, you will find the climate table for Marsa Alam, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 23° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 33° | 35° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 27° | 25° |
| Night Temperature | 13° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 15° |
| Water Temperature | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 25° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 | 0.2 | 0.16 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 25.3 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (31.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (18 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 30 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 1.3 inch on 6 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 13 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 11.5 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Places of interest and attractions
Despite its small, manageable size, the city of Marsa Alam with its surrounding countryside and the nearby Red Sea offers several national parks and attractions worth seeing. Diving and snorkeling on the coast is comparable to snorkeling and diving in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh, as it was in the 80s of the 20th century. There you will enter a wonderful underwater world where you can see dolphins, manatees and almost untouched coral reefs.
31 miles south of Marsa Alam is Wadi-Al-Gamal, a national park whose area reaches to the beaches of the Red Sea and consists to a large extent of desert, coral reefs and a mountain range. One of the most famous beaches of Marsa Alam is Marsa Murena. A place where you can snorkel for sea turtles, dugongs, which are the sea cows and dolphins listed above. The Pharaonic Gold Mine and the Emerald Gold Mine are mines worth seeing for those interested. Furthermore, there is a temple Sethos I. near Wadi Miya, which should be worth a visit for culture enthusiasts.
More information about the best things to do: Egypt
Popular Activities
Marsa Alam: Boat Trip Snorkelling with Sea Turtles & Lunch
Tours
from 55 $ »
Enjoy the marine life of the Red Sea close up on a snorkeling experience from Abu Dabab Beach. Discover the best spots of the Marsa Alam area and experience local untamed wildlife, for example, monster ocean turtles.
Marsa Alam: Ancient Cairo & Giza Pyramids Day Trip by Plane
Tours
from 304 $ »
Travel by plane from Marsa Alam to see a different side of Egypt. Discover the Pyramids of Giza, visit the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, and the famous Khan al Khalili Bazaar.
Marsa Alam: Sunset Safari by ATV Quad w/ BBQ Dinner and Show
Tours
from 46 $ »
Enjoy a wonderful sunset trip by quad bike to explore the charming desert outside Marsa Alam. Learn how to drive a quad bike before setting out across the desert to a Bedouin village, where you will learn about local culture and enjoy a camel ride.
More attractions
Marsa Alam: Snorkeling Trip to Satayh Dolphin Reef | Marsa Alam: Morning Quad Bike Desert Safari | Marsa Alam: Sataya Reefs Dolphin Snorkel Cruise with Lunch | Marsa Alam Airport: Private Transfer | From Marsa Alam: Marsa Mubarak Sea Snorkeling Boat Trip | From Marsa Alam: Private Day Trip to Luxor by Car | From Marsa Alam: Beginners Scuba Diving Day-Trip with Lunch |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Marsa Alam
overcast clouds, 18.5 °CClouds: 99 % Wind: 13 mph N
Air Pressure: 1018 hPa Humidity: 35 %
Air Pressure: 1018 hPa Humidity: 35 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 12:26 pm
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
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| 14 °C to 19 °C | 15 °C to 19 °C |  17 °C to 22 °C |  17 °C to 21 °C | 15 °C to 19 °C | 16 °C to 21 °C |
| 14 °C to 19 °C | 15 °C to 19 °C | 17 °C to 22 °C | 17 °C to 21 °C | 15 °C to 19 °C | 16 °C to 21 °C |
| Clouds: 68 % | Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 42 % | Clouds: 3 % | Clouds: 56 % | Clouds: 1 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Egypt: Regions
Marsa Alam is part of the holiday destination Egypt. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Best Time to Travel for the Regions
Marsa Alam: April, May, June, July, August, September, and October
Hottest Month
July: 36 °C
Day Temperature
July: 36 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
January: 13 °C
Night Temperature
January: 13 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
April: 0.31 in
Rain
April: 0.31 inRain
Driest Month
January: 0 in
Rain
January: 0 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 30 °C
Water Temperature
August: 30 °CWater Temperature
Sunniest Month
May: 13 hours/day
Sunshine
May: 13 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
Marsa Alam: Sataya Reef Boat Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 48 $ »
Vip Nefertari: Enjoy half day with lunch on luxury boat
Tours
from 73 $ »
From Marsa Alam: Highlights Trip to Cairo and Giza by Plane
Tours
from 399 $ »
Distances to Marsa Alam
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsa Alam | 2590 mi | 6010 mi | 8000 mi |
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